GRE Word List

ROUSING

giving rise to excitement : stirring

The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.

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WordMeaning
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
momentuma property (see property
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
lumberto move ponderously
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king